Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-08

GOVERNOR sCALES'S MESSAGE.
Syn0psis of the Documsnt-some Gm.
porfapt Suggestions.
fCorresponden ce OF the Richmond Dispstchl
RALEIGH, January THE message OF
Governor Alfred NJ. Scales was sent To the
legislature yesterday. 1t Is clear dOeu.
mept, covering every department OF the
State, and giving q resume OF all work
done I'm the past TWO years. II states that
despite unfavorable seasons North Carolina
bss been greatly blessed during that time.
REDUCTION OF TAXATION.
Treasurer Bain's plan OF reducing taxa
ton from 20 cents TO % cents on the 800
of property is endorsed. The creation OF
the tax-commission is referred TO as one OF
the wisest measures passed by the last Le-
eislature. The report OF Messrs. Graham,
Howard, and Patton, the commissioners, Is
commended specially as preseniin wise
and economical plan OF remedying present
difficulties in the assessment OF property
and the collection OF taxes. The appoint
ment OF a spf cial committee on appropria-
tious on the same plan as that followed by
Congress Is recommended TO the Legisla'
ture, with view that the exact needs Of all
the state institutions and departments OF
government may be exactly estimated and
exactly and specifically provided for upon
careful estimate Of expenses. An appro-
priation for the completion OF the Cover
nOr's mansion is asked for.
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, &C.
The work done by this department is
warmly commended, especially that in the
development Of The phosphate deposits IN
the State. These deposits are in a belt df-
teen or twenty miles in width, from the
South Carolina line 10 the Neuse river, eX-
tending through nine counties. The ave-
rage per acre explored is 40G tons and 125
acres will, at this rate, yield enough phos.
phate-Tock TO make all the superpbosphate
sold in the State in year. The Governor
says that, thanks to the special efforts OF the
Agricultural Department, North Carolina
is to-day better, II not more fayorably
known than any southern State. The wea-
Their service recently inaugurated by the
department Is heartily commended. The
survey Of the oyster waters by Lieutenant
Francis Winslow, United states navy,
be regards as OF great value. An area OF
100000 acres has been examined and
100000 acres carefully surveyed. or the
oyster growth. Not quite 2 per cent. Is
now productive. lie recommends the
adoption OF the Connecticut law in regard
TO oystCr.culture and protection. lie regard
TO the State Industrial School he deems the
$4,000 now available as too small an
amount, and asks for such an additional APP
preparation as will place the school on
sure foundation and make Il worthy OF the
State and accessible 10 all the lah0ring
white people OF North Carolina. Such
school, lie thinks. will be fitting cap-stoue
TO common-school education in the state.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE PESI-
TENTIARY.
In the course Of avery extended reference
to this institution, the Governor recon-
mends that in future the Legislature appro.
priate sum fully sufficient 10 cover all its
expenses, and that all it earnings be Gov
cred into the Treasury. He Urges the abo-
lition Of all dual government Of conyIcts
employed in railway construction. The
high rate Of mortality among the conyicts Is
commented on.
HOUSES or CORRECTION.
The very large number OF BOYS under
twenty years Of age in the penitentiary is
referred to, and the establishment OF houses
of correction for young criminals is urged.
MORE ROOM FOR TUE INSANE.
There are now over 1900 insane in the
State who cannot be given accommodations
IN the asylums. The extension of the asy-
lum for whites at Raleigh and that for col
oTod persons at Goldsboro' is strongly
urged upon the Legislature.
MORE JUSTICES Ann BETTER SALARIES.
An increase in the number OF justices Of
the supreme Court from three TO five is
stated 10 be necessary, the bench being
now oyerworked. An increase 10 the sala-
ries OF the justices and OF all the State OIL
GERS is deemed Just and proper. Governor
Jaryis's recommendation in that respect is
warmly endorsed.
IMPORTANT VIEWS AS TO RAILWAYS.
The State owns owe, two thirds Of the
81, 500, 600 stock Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad. There is no debt, save
Of 1895, 600, recently made. This sum will
be. or rather il, being used in improving
the road, whose stock Is appreeiating in
value, and Governor Scales declares that
he sees no reason why the road should not
pay dividend. He earnestly recommends
that the State do not part with her owner
chip IN this road, which was intended TO be,
anu itAily Ia u ifuAt VI tbt AfVAth OaAOftAa
road, forming line $40 miles long FROM
tbe city Of Charlotte to AIorehead City.
Fifteen years ago the stock OF the North
Carolina road was worth about thirty cents
| In the dollar; now It Is worth l06, aud the
State receives a dividend Of $3.50, 900 on
nually on It's stock, II holding three iourths
OF the stock in this road.
TUE CONSTRUCTION or BRANCH RAILWAYS.
The Governors own words are quoted
on this important subject. He says
"Tbere are now In the State four large and
wealthy corporations. The policyoi these,
as OF all roads, is to buid branches run.
ming out on either side OF The main track, 80
that they may occupy additional territory.
Increase their feeders, and add greatly to
their general wealth. While this work Is
| going on vigorously aud our territory Is
being occupied by others, what are these
two roads doingi Almost nothing. Steps
should be taken 10 occupy our own terri
| tory and build up these feeders as part
Of our own properly. Feeling the import
ance Of this work. would earnestly urge
upon you the necessity, SO gar as II may
| be consistent with our existing obligations,
OF granting TO each Of these roads the ne
cessary charters, and, In proportion 70
their length, sufficient conyicts 10 build
branches from the main stems, at such
| points and In such directions as may be
deemed advisable by the respective boards
Of directors. II Is belieyedlbat the people
along the line OF these bzanches viii gladly
clothe aud feed the cotjyiets 10 do the
grading, and after The grading Is done the
directors must BY degrees provide ways aud
sior layingthe rails and procuring the
rolling Stock
TaE cApE-FkAE AND yADkIS-FALLEY RAIL-
ROAD.
The message states that up 10 December
4. 1857, 1z2 miles o. this road we're laid
with steel rail-; that slA miles were graded,
md That II miles are yet 70 DO graded 20
Mount Airy: FIse lsser has graded AN. and